CWE-200 refers to a software flaw where sensitive information—such as personal data, proprietary business details, or system configurations—is unintentionally exposed to individuals or entities without proper authorisation. This weakness typically results from poor implementation of access controls, inadequate data masking, or flawed logic in data-handling processes.
Email spoofing is one of the most prevalent cyber threats targeting organisations today. In this type of attack, malicious actors forge the sender’s email address to deceive recipients into believing the email originated from a legitimate source, usually a trusted contact or organisation. This form of deception can result in devastating outcomes, from unauthorised access to sensitive information to financial losses, as recipients are manipulated into divulging credentials, transferring funds, or performing other damaging actions.
Access control is the process of defining who can access what resources and under what conditions. When these controls are not properly implemented or enforced, it leads to Broken Access Control. This vulnerability allows unauthorised individuals to access sensitive data, modify critical systems, or even take complete control of the infrastructure.
Digital certificate spoofing represents a sophisticated and evolving threat in cybersecurity, capable of deceiving even the most vigilant users. In today’s digital ecosystem, certificates are fundamental in establishing trust across digital networks by ensuring that entities—websites, services, or individuals—are who they claim to be. When malicious actors manipulate or create fake digital certificates to impersonate legitimate entities, it opens a pathway for phishing attacks, “miscreants-in-the-middle” scenarios, and other dangerous exploits that compromise sensitive data and trust.
Data destruction attacks represent a particularly destructive branch of cyber threats where malicious actors intentionally destroy or delete critical data assets, aiming to cause maximum disruption. For C-Suite executives, understanding the depth and impact of these attacks is crucial to mitigating their potentially devastating effects on both operations and profitability.